Match Abstract – Sport 2
Canada: 82/6 in 20 overs
Uganda: 83/6 in 19.5 overs
Consequence: Uganda received by 4 wickets
In a gripping final-over showdown on the Lugogo Cricket Oval, Uganda’s Victoria Pearls edged previous a decided Canadian facet by 4 wickets, going 2-0 up within the 2025 Victoria Collection.
The sport, soaked in stress and outlined by resilience on each side, highlighted the rising high quality and aggressive edge of girls’s cricket within the affiliate nations.
Opting to bowl first on a moist outfield, Uganda struck early by means of Kevin Amuge, who repeated her Day 1 magic with a wicket in her second over.
Canada, nevertheless, confirmed their intent to bounce again — captain Amarpal Kaur led from the entrance with a measured 30 off 37, anchoring a cautious however regular effort.
With help from Terisha Lavia and Achini Perera, the guests posted 82/6, a notable enchancment from their opening recreation struggles.
Uganda’s reply was removed from easy.
The often dependable high order crumbled beneath strain — Janet Mbabazi, Esther Iloku, and Kevin Awino who was promoted up the order all fell cheaply
With composure nicely past the second, Immaculate Nakisuuyi crafted a vital 37 off 57 deliveries, anchoring a nervy innings with persistence and poise.
She discovered a gradual companion in Stephanie Nampiina, and collectively, they stitched a 32-run stand that stored Uganda’s hopes afloat.
Whilst wickets tumbled round her, Nakisuuyi remained unshaken.
A late surge by Proscovia Alako introduced the goal inside attain, and it was a large from Kaur within the remaining over that sealed a heart-stopping win for Uganda.
“This was a take a look at of temperament,” mentioned Nakisuuyi, named Participant of the Match.
“We’ve been engaged on ending beneath strain, and right this moment, it paid off.”
The sequence now takes a break for Ladies’s Cricket Week festivities at Gayaza earlier than resuming Thursday, the place Canada will look to maintain the sequence alive.
